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Work begins on sheltered housing development in Alexandria town centre

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Construction is now underway on a 22-unit sheltered housing development in the heart of Alexandria.

Published : 10 December 2025

Local Heroes Announced as Finalists for Provost’s Civic Awards

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan - beside signs for the Provost's Civic Awards
The finalists for West Dunbartonshire’s Provost’s Civic Awards have been selected – with determined fundraisers, dedicated volunteers and impressive local leaders up for awards.

Published : 02 December 2025

Litter picking stations established after community requests

Representatives from the Council as well as from both Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore and Friends of Leven River Valley and Convener of Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development, Councillor David McBride and Vice Convener Lawrence O’Neill
New litter picking stations are being installed along popular walking routes in West Dunbartonshire following requests from members of the community.

Published : 02 December 2025

Artizan Centre redevelopment moves to next stage

Exterior view of Dumbarton’s Artizan Centre showing shopfronts during redevelopment works
Redevelopment of the Artizan Centre in Dumbarton town centre has moved to the next stage with work undergoing to improve the appearance of the retail units.

Published : 28 November 2025

Have your say on local leisure and sporting facilities

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Feedback is being sought from residents on how leisure and sporting facilities across the area are used.

Published : 27 November 2025

New Bonhill homes take shape in pockets of previously unused land

Representatives from CCG (Scotland) Ltd alongside Housing and Communities Convener, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal and Strategic Housing Officer Mikayla Deeley
Unused land across Bonhill is being brought back to life thanks to the latest development of homes by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Published : 20 November 2025

Share your views on West Dunbartonshire libraries

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Residents are being encouraged to share their views on libraries as part of a consultation.

Published : 20 November 2025

Housing services highlighted in Annual Performance Report

Frontage of a new build Council home
Housing and Homelessness services within West Dunbartonshire are continuing to perform well according to the latest Scottish Social Housing Charter Performance Report.

Published : 20 November 2025

Residents invited to spend time in nature and boost their own wellbeing

Conservation volunteers spending time in nature
Residents are being encouraged to connect with nature while improving their wellbeing and local areas through a new partnership the Council has formed with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).

Published : 18 November 2025

Braehead Primary pupil’s designs lead the way in keeping roads safe

Willow, centre, with schoolmates, Vice Convener of Educational Services, Councillor John Millar and Braehead headteacher Gregor Morrison
A Braehead Primary pupil’s forward-thinking design has taken top spot in a major Road Safety Week competition.

Published : 18 November 2025

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